The rise and fall of the Segway, the oft-mocked 2-wheeler that was supposed to revolutionize the way we get around cities

· The Segway first went on sale in 2002, and it was supposed to permanently change urban mobility.
· Few units sold, but it became a hit with mall cops, security guards, and fanny pack-wearing tourists.
· On June 23, Segway announced that it was ending production. 
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